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Salmonella outbreak likely over
August 28, 2008
Google/Associated Press:The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced that the salmonella outbreak that sickened more than 1,440 people appears to be over. A joint investigation by CDC and the Food and Drug Administration found strong evidence that jalapeno and serrano peppers were carriers of the bacteria. No contaminated tomatoes were found.
The salmonella strain linked to the outbreak was traced back to a Texas produce distribution center and a Mexico farm that grew peppers.
Read also, Food safety requires a strong supply chain, Salmonella outbreak may have had warning signs, and Industry angry over lengthy salmonella probe.
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